AmCham Abu Dhabi presents World Premiere of Jewels of Antarctica

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1 Monday, February 25, 2013 Press Release AmCham Abu Dhabi presents World Premiere of Jewels of Antarctica On Thursday, February 21, AmCham Abu Dhabi s Women in Business Committee presented the world premiere of the Jewels of Antarctica documentary at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi. Over 70 guests came to see the Premiere screening of this inspiring film that documents the historical journey of the first and only team of twelve breast cancer survivors from the U.A.E. to Antarctica. Over the course of eleven days at sea, covering a total sailing distance of 1602 Nautical Miles, the multi-national team of roving ambassadors set modern day adventure history for the U.A.E. and for breast cancer awareness, education and prevention. In addition to holding the most southernly three pink ribbons on Peterman Island, the women achieved the first ascent on a glacier dome by a team of breast cancer survivors now named Pink Ribbon Peak in their honor. Set against the breathtaking crisp and serene backdrop of snow and ice, the film captured the women s highs and lows through candid interviews and narratives truly transporting the audience to spend a night in Antarctica. The Jewels of Antarctica Team from left to right: Taghrid Khoury, Frida Lobo, Jayne Battams, Morag Cromey- Hawke, Laurie Kelly, Fatima Karriem, Sarah Avis, Linda Berlot, Dr. Grace Edwards, and Expedition Leader, Julie Lewis.

2 Gregory Golden, Chairman of AmCham Abu Dhabi, welcomes guests, thanked the numerous sponsors who made the women's journey possible, and expressed his enthusiasm about being part of such an inspiring event. Sana Bagersh, Chair, AmCham Abu Dhabi Women in Business Committee, and CEO, BrandMoxie, congratulates the women on their courageous endeavour and introduced the Expedition Leader, Julie Lewis.

3 Julie Lewis, Founder of Mountain High and Expedition Leader, introduced the film, gave an overview of the expedition and introduced the Jewels of Antarctica team. After the film, the team joined Julie on stage for the Sponsor Appreciation Ceremony. The team presented the expedition sponsors with a framed team photo and thanked them for making it possible to provide fabulous team kit and to take a professional camerawoman to capture and produce the film with a follow on book to come. Mubadala, Boehringer Ingelheim, Mediclinic, AmCham Abu Dhabi, Gulf Diagnostic Center Hospital and Jumeirah at Etihad Towers sponsored the expedition. The team also received product and service support from Emu Australia, Oakley, The North Face, Gulf News and Edelman. Also present at the event were Pink Sponsors from AmCham Abu Dhabi s Lunch & Learn event last October to include Advanced Technology Investment Company (ATIC), Alexandria Consulting Team (ACT), Gulf International Cancer Center, Harris Atlas Systems, Sultan International Holding and the Shivamber Family. Following the Sponsor Appreciation Ceremony, there was a lively question and answer session where guests had an opportunity to ask the team questions about the challenges they faced on the expedition and battling breast cancer. When asked what advice they would give to another person facing similar challenges, each of the women s responses struck a common theme, which one team member, Frida Lobo, summed up by her favorite quote, When life gives you 100 reasons to cry, show life that you have 1000 reasons to smile. AmCham Abu Dhabi Platinum Member, Jamal Kaddoura, Managing Director, Gulf Diagnostic Center Hospital, received a framed team photo from the Jewels of Antarctica Expedition Team for her generous sponsorship.

4 Jewels of Antarctica Team with family and friends, sponsors and AmCham Abu Dhabi members at the Film Premiere and Sponsorship Appreciation Evening at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers. To view more photos, please visit

5 Notes to the Editors About Jewels of Antarctica Expedition Under the Patronage of H.H. Sheikha Alyazia Bint Saif Al Nahyan, wife of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, 12 multi-national women became the first team of breast cancer survivors from the U.A.E. to go to Antarctica. A short film has been produced and a Jewels of Antarctica memento book will follow. For more information on the team and their expedition go to: About AmCham Abu Dhabi Women in Business Committee The AmCham Abu Dhabi Women in Business Committee s mission is to empower women to be leaders in their fields, and to promote their participation in business. The Women in Business committee (WIB) helps to facilitate leadership through knowledge sharing, committee initiatives and networking. WIB aims to provide an opportunity for women to develop and refine their skills, and to participate in a rich business network through which they can grow professionally. WIB serves the female members of AmCham Abu Dhabi, and also reaches out to external women business groups of Emirati and other nationalities. We welcome partnerships with other entities, and encourage women business groups to reach out to us, so that we may develop links among our members. For more information, WIB@amchamabudhabi.org About AmCham Abu Dhabi AmCham Abu Dhabi (the trademark of the American Business Group of Abu Dhabi) is a member of the global network of American Chambers of Commerce. The AmCham Abu Dhabi mission is to promote commerce, investment and goodwill between the United States of America, the membership, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates. AmCham Abu Dhabi is an independent, not-for-profit association comprised of Fortune 500 corporations, small and medium sized companies and prominent business leaders and entrepreneurs. AmCham Abu Dhabi provides a uniquely situated platform through which executives pursue and discuss issues impacting business operation between the US and UAE. Substantive government advocacy programs, educational and networking programs and customized business service are just a few of the many benefits AmCham Abu Dhabi provides to its members. Through the support of its members, AmCham Abu Dhabi has become the recognized voice of US business in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates.